10 reasons why PC gaming is better

PC vs Consoles…this is a favorite topic on a lot of forums. Since I’m a PC fan I made a list with 10 reasons I think the PC is better. Sure the consoles have their advantages but still… here it is.

1. Better performance
When it comes to framerate the PC is no doubt the king and I’m not talking about the Xtrem rigs that cost a lot of money, the average gaming pc does the job well too.

2. Better control
No doubt the mouse+keyboard combination is the best way of control for a lot of genders out there: FPSs,RTSs,MMOs and more.

3. Better graphics
The PC always had the better hardware which means better looking graphics.
4. Cheaper games
PC games are much cheaper than console games so you’ll play more titles…and don’t forget the free games out there.

5. Professional Gaming
Quake anyoane? or should I say Starcraft…or maybe Counter Strike. You should know that Starcraft is the no 2 most whatched “sport” in South Korea just after football.

6. MMOs
Probably if I mention World of Warcraft is enough

7. Free mods
PC gamers have been making mods such as add-ons, total conversions, unofficial levels and all manner of other content for… well, pretty much forever…and it’s all free of course.

8. Abandonware
A lot off classic pc games are distributed for free or at very low prices with extra content and updated for the latest hardware and O.S. Just see GoG.com.

9. PCs are becoming less needy of upgrades
In last 1-2 years the hardware evolved faster than usual so it is ahead of software…with a few exceptions (see Crysis..bleah). This means you won’t have to upgrade your rig too often.

10. PC is the favorite  platform  for development
It’s easier to develop a game for PC than consoles with all the hardware combination out there …and trust me I know what I’m talking about. The PC is Heaven for Indie gaming since it’s cheap and big enough for the small developers to make a profit without the need to pay big checks to Sony, Nintedo and others.

11. Versatility
This is not a mistake..it’s my bonus reason why I chose the PC, … Versatility. If you don’t like the mouse and keyboard you can always use a controller for gaming. If you’re tired of playing you always have a million choices on the PC…hell you can make your own game…if you’re up to it.

The best 2009 free MMORPGs list

The Internet is full of free stuff,  and sometimes is hard to see which ones are worth your time. Today is time for the free MMORPG’s out there. I’ll make a list, not in a particular order, with the ones that worth your precious time. The list will be updated from time to time, so I wait for your comments with new suggestions.

Title:Runes of Magic
Website: Visit
If you played WoW this game will seem very familiar…but this isn’t a bad thing. The game has many new features to make it interesting…and the best part is that it is free. Currently the game is in open beta stage and already is fantastic. This only means is only room for improvement. In the first day of open beta 190.000 players joined the world of Taborea…this says a lot.

Title:9 Dragons
Website: Visit
This game is more for hardcore players then casual ones. It has a lot to offer if you give it a chance and you don’t uninstall it after the first hour of play. The game is about martial arts,it takes place in ancient China during the Ming dynasty the 9 Dragons era. It gathers many chines myths and legends so you could say it has a seed of truth in it. It’s more about the art in martial arts then the violent part like most games. Your goal is to become immortal, but not necessarily through blood and through meditation as well, so you have to learn something about the eastern philosophy so the game will make some sense. It has lots of minuses too, like the simple old looking graphics and animation or the control. It’s up to you to decide if is worth your time or not. Read more